Developments that are Built for Life today have the greatest chance of being the places estate agents will be proud to show buyers around in 5 to 10 years’ time.

“You can tell they really care about how the estate looks and how people will feel living here.”

“It’s got community. It’s not just people living in a row of houses.”

“The place feels safe, like somewhere for kids to grow up, somewhere for us all to grow.”

“A development like this lays down the gauntlet for other developments coming along after to match its quality.”

“There’s actually a feeling that neighbours are speaking to each other, and I think a lot of that comes from the design, the urban design.” David Bond, Technical Director at Barratt Homes

“The ethos of the estate – that’s what we really liked about it. Plus, because Meme was so young, we thought it was lovely to bring her up in this.” Soraya, Mark and Meme, residents at Hanham Hall

“The house itself is lovely, but you don’t just get a house when you come here…” Resident at Derwenthorpe

“Our neighbours, they’ve been having a few drinks to celebrate the good fortune in living here and I suppose that is what we feel, don’t we… Yeah, we’re fortunate to be living here and we love living here.” Sheelagh & Eddie

“It’s where people come and want to be outside their homes, not necessarily in their back gardens, and that’s fantastic.” Councillor Tracey, Acom Ward, York

“Built for Life accreditation gives the consumer confidence in the quality of developments and the consideration that has gone into the build.” Nicholas Boles, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Planning, September 2012 – July 2014